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DevOps & Automation · Intermediate

Golden Path

An opinionated, supported, well-documented way to build and deploy a particular type of software within an organization.

Definition

Golden paths (also called paved roads) bundle templates, pipelines, and defaults that encode best practices. Teams may leave the path but then own the extra support burden.

Example

A 'Python microservice' template that includes Dockerfile, CI workflow, Helm chart, and dashboards.

Exam tip

Golden paths are recommended defaults, not mandatory restrictions.

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